Somerset Hunt Defends Boxing Day Meet Amid Safety and Hygiene Allegations Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cotley hunt boxingday somerset hygiene roadclosure trailhunting animalwelfare safety chard Members of the Cotley Hunt, based in the Blackdown Hills near the Somerset-Devon border, have strongly rebutted claims that their annual Boxing Day meet in Chard poses significant risks to public safety and hygiene. At the … Read More
Somerset Hunt Defends Boxing Day Event Amid Hygiene and Road Closure Controversies Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cotley hunt somerset boxingday chard hygiene roadclosure animalwelfare trailhunting publicsafety The Cotley Hunt, based in the Blackdown Hills near the Somerset-Devon border, has responded firmly to recent allegations questioning the safety and hygiene of their annual Boxing Day meet in Chard town centre. Critics have … Read More
Man Assaulted Near Sainsbury’s in Chard; Attacker Flees in Silver Car Friday, December 5, 2025 assault chard sainsburys police investigation attack victim crime cctv appeal A man in his 60s was assaulted on Bath Street near Sainsbury’s in Chard early on Friday, November 14. At approximately 8:15 a.m., the victim was pushed from behind, causing him to fall and sustain cuts to his face that … Read More
Estate Agent Geraldine White Passes Away After Horse-Riding Accident Saturday, November 8, 2025 estateagent horseriding accident chard greensladetaylorhunt endurance walking friendship property tribute Geraldine White, a cherished estate agent renowned for her unwavering dedication and vibrant spirit, has sadly died after a horse-riding incident on October 25. The 76-year-old Assistant Manager at Greenslade Taylor … Read More
Estate Agent Geraldine White Dies Following Horse-Riding Accident Saturday, November 8, 2025 estateagent horse-riding chard greensladetaylorhunt endurance walking property dedication community obituary Geraldine White, a beloved estate agent with over three decades of service in the Chard community, has tragically died after a horse-riding accident on October 25. At 76, Geraldine was the Assistant Manager at Greenslade … Read More
New Primary School in Chard Offers 'Incredible Opportunity' Amid Consultation Concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard education primaryschool holyroodacademy development consultation schoolplanning community housing somerset Building a new primary school in the heart of Chard represents an “incredible opportunity” to provide children with the best start in life, according to Holyrood Academy’s headteacher, Dave MacCormick. The school is set to be … Read More